This position provides effective management for the operations of the materials management department, and is responsible for all operational, technical, and personnel activities associated with assigned areas of supply chain and inventory management.

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $40.08 to $64.13 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Additional Pay:  Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
• Shift Available: Full Time, Exempt 

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. 

• No state income tax and no sales tax.
• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programs

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.

1. Provides direction and leadership for the facility(s) materials management functions. Provides direct leadership, education, and communication to staff to ensure effective operations of the materiel management functions throughout the system. Acts as a role model for organizational values and behaviors. Communicates mission, vision, and values and works to align functions and processes to work as a system. Delegates appropriately to allow decision making at the best level. Leads teams, conducts effective meetings, removes barriers, and engages in synergistic problem solving through effective delegation, coaching and counseling, and active listening.

2. Plans supply chain strategies and organizes work functions and processes. Develops and administers short and long-range plans in concert with system materials management that optimize the use of personnel, material, financial resources, and time to meet and exceed the level of service required by our customers.

3. Directs staffing and management of the department's staff. Develops department structure for maximum effectiveness. Maintains a competent and motivated staff through the appropriate selection, training, performance management, praise and recognition, feedback, and termination of subordinate personnel as appropriate. Develops work goals and objectives for the department in accordance and alignment with company goals; provides leadership, measures and feedback, and motivation for staff achievement of departmental goals. Demonstrates a commitment to education and training through formalized education programs at all levels.

4. Manages the supply expense of the facility through contract compliance, supply expense reduction and utilization programs, along with inventory management techniques. Analyzes facility supply costs monthly and tracks and reports all efforts related to supply expense reduction as well as other key operational metrics. Identities and implements methods for reducing operational expenditures in supply and equipment, while focusing on improving standardization and utilization. Leads projects and cross-functional teams to meet or exceed organizational performance levels.

5. Develops and oversees the department budget in conjunction with corporate goals and objectives. Directs the department's resource allocation. This position is accountable for meeting annual budgetary goals.

6. Provides effective levels of service to the customers of Materials Management. Interacts frequently with administrators, nurses, department managers, supervisors and other professional and non-professional staff members to provide Materials Management or Internal Support Services resource information, assess customer satisfaction levels, obtains direct feedback regarding the departments performance, resolves problems, and identifies new opportunities to improve services and improve cost effectiveness. Promotes a positive customer service attitude both within and outside the department by maintaining effective working relationships. Promotes win-win relationships.

7. Works as a member of the company's materials management leadership team to achieve Smarter, Faster,Better, Together goals in standardization, vendor management and process improvement. Assists in the development and implementation of regional/system policies, procedures and process improvements for Materials Management. Negotiates agreements amongst end users to coordinate efficient processes and inventory costs.

8. As assigned, directs the facility's environmental services and/or customer service functions. 

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related area, or an equivalent level of education and experience.

Requires three years or more years of progressive management experience with evidence of operational excellence and innovation in Materials Management and other related healthcare supply functions. Must have effective leadership, organizational, negotiation, communication and human relations skills.

Requires a broad understanding of materials management information systems, database management and reporting. Requires the ability to effectively manage the facility(s) Materials Management Information System and to work effectively with common office software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.